I-526 document checklist

Proof of the qualifying investment

Investment Agreement / SubscriptionRequiredSigned subscription agreement or operating agreementMust show the required investment amount: $1,050,000 (standard) or $800,000 (TEA).
Wire Transfer ReceiptsRequiredProof that investment funds were transferred
Escrow Account StatementIf it appliesConfirmation from escrow agent that funds are held

Lawful source of investment capital

Source of Funds DeclarationRequiredDetailed statement explaining how funds were obtainedTrace the path of funds from origin to investment. Must show lawful source.
Personal Tax Returns (5 years)RequiredLast 5 years of tax returns from all countries
Bank Records (5 years)RequiredBank statements tracing the investment fundsMust trace every step of the funds from earning to investment.
Business Ownership RecordsIf it appliesIf funds from business: registration, financials, sale docsOnly if the answer is yes: Do the investment funds come from a business you own?
Property Sale DocumentsIf it appliesIf funds from real estate: sale contract, closing docsOnly if the answer is yes: Do the investment funds come from property sales?
Gift or Loan DocumentationIf it appliesIf funds include gifts or loans: agreements, donor tax returnsOnly if the answer is yes: Do the investment funds include gifts or loans?

Business plan and evidence of job creation

Comprehensive Business PlanRequiredMatter of Ho compliant business planMust include: nature of business, objectives, market analysis, staffing plan, financial projections, and job creation timeline.
Job Creation EvidenceRequiredPlan to create at least 10 full-time jobs for US workersMust create 10 full-time positions for US workers. For regional centers, indirect job creation can count.
Regional Center DesignationIf it appliesIf investing through a regional center: approval letterOnly if the answer is yes: Is this a regional center investment?
Economic Impact ReportIf it appliesEconomist report on job creation methodologyOnly if the answer is yes: Is this a regional center investment?

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Document checklist